Does your organisation have more than 20 employees?
If so, there’s an important employment law change coming soon that you may be unaware of.
From 30 October 2026, trade unions will acquire significant new workplace access rights.
The proposals extend into digital spaces too, not just physical spaces.
Depending on the circumstances, employers could be required to facilitate access to:
1. Workplace premises
2. E-mail communications
3. Intranet systems
4. Online meetings
The penalties for getting this wrong could be quite significant.
The really interesting thing about this change is that it may affect organisations that have never previously had any meaningful interaction with a trade union.
Seek advice where necessary.